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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.98, 2,220.02 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.98, 2,220.02 and 506.44 is: 759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.98 : 2,220.02 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.98/2,220.02 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.98x = 2,220.02 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.98x = 1,124,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,306.93/1,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.16

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